community
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Inspired to think big
A Sunshine West business that will be celebrated as part of this month’s Victorian Small Business Festival is encouraging others to take the plunge with…
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Residents face shock rate rise
Thousands of Brimbank residents are facing a steep rates rise this month, with notices sent out warning of increases of up to 15 per cent…
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Bewitched by short films
Filmmakers will embrace their inner ghouls at Sunshine Short Film Festival’s most spooktacular edition yet. This year’s festival, with a theme of “CarnEvil”, will run…
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On base for fun times
Sunshine Baseball Club is hoping to build on the success of the new winter season as it prepares for a big summer. With the first…
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Chess club’s next move
A loyal group at the Westvale Community Centre are looking for some chess mates. Chess club co-ordinator Edward Ambrose said the once large membership base…
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Plea for medal return
Retired Indian Army Major-General Ranjit Nadkarni has for years marched in Anzac Day commemorations, proudly wearing the medals of 38 years of service. But a…
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It’s all about the trees
Thousands of new trees are set to take root this weekend, with National Tree Day activities across Brimbank. There are a number of plantings across…
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Townhouse plan draws local ire
Angry Keilor Park residents say they will fight a proposed residential development of 72 townhouses. The Keilor Park Hall was filled to capacity last month…
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NBN dig results in a net mess
Residents of Helen Street, St Albans, received a shock after waking to find a construction site at the front of their homes. Jenny Isa said…
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Fun times on the menu
Watergardens is coming alive in the school holidays with a series of activities and performances giving families plenty to do. A rotating range of kids…
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MY WYNDHAM: Cameron Moyes
My Wyndham: At the age of 14, Cameron Moyes is already a taekwondo champion. He competes at a club, state and international level, and won a gold…
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My Brimbank: Tom Yabio
What’s your connection to Brimbank? I moved to St Albans in 2007, from Adelaide, and have resided in the Brimbank area since. Most of my…
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Games, betting link concerns
Brimbank councillors, concerned about gambling creeping into online gaming, are calling for research into the area. Cr Virginia Tachos raised the issue at last week’s…
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Leisure centre plans on track
A $3 million state government Better Pools grant could kickstart an upgrade of the St Albans Leisure Centre. Brimbank council has started talks with key…
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Game plan for Brimbank
Brimbank council has signed off on its plan to help guide sports facility funding for the future. The Sports Facility Development Plan, endorsed at last…















